Another gas gauge install question. Spinning as I tighten it
 

Hi All:

I went to snug up the gas gauge and the gauge itself is spinning as I try to snug up in the inner nut. I fooled with for about an hour and couldn't get it not to do that.

Any thoughts as to what I'm doing wrong or how to stop it from spinning?

Thanks,

Tim

Re: Another gas gauge install question. Spinning as I tighten it
 

Tim,

Are you using the proper tools to tighten it up?
https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...9367&cat=41753

Re: Another gas gauge install question. Spinning as I tighten it
 

Yes, I got the "good" set of tools.

https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...9368&cat=41706

Re: Another gas gauge install question. Spinning as I tighten it
 

You need two metal slip ring gaskets with a drop of oil between them. that will do the trick.

Re: Another gas gauge install question. Spinning as I tighten it
 

OK, thank you. I did not put oil or any type of sealer on the gaskets. I put them on dry.

Re: Another gas gauge install question. Spinning as I tighten it
 

I had the same problem, I kept adding the brass washers ( was up to 6-8 ) finely I added 2 extra washers in the housing before the assembly with the 2 normal washers. I feel the cork gaskets are thinner than original’s .